Steny Hoyer to hold rally for Colleen Callahan

U.S. House of Representatives Majority Leader Steny Hoyer will hold a rally for Colleen Callahan, Democratic candidate for the 18th Congressional District on Wednesday at the UAW Hall.

U.S. House of Representatives Majority Leader Steny Hoyer will hold a rally for Colleen Callahan, Democratic candidate for the 18th Congressional District on Wednesday at the UAW Hall.

Hoyer, a Democrat, has been the second highest-ranking member in Congress since 2006. He represents Maryland's 5th Congressional District, where he is serving his 14th term.

In addition to campaigning with Callahan, Hoyer will visit Caterpillar, Inc. and other Peoria-area businesses.

He is among several big-name officials to visit Peoria in recent months to campaign for various candidates. Former Gov. Jim Thompson and former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft attended fundraisers for Peoria County State's Attorney candidate Republican Darin LaHood.

Former U.S. Rep. Bob Michel attended a fundraiser for state Rep. Aaron Schock, a Republican who also is seeking the 18th District seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Ray LaHood, R-Peoria, in the Nov. 4 general election.

Hoyer also has served as chairman of the Democratic caucus and as minority whip.

The event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at the UAW Hall, 3025 Springfield Road. It is free and open to the public.

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